Harry was injured within the first three minutes of the team’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. He suffered immediate paralysis from a spinal injury during a special team’s play. He’s regained movement in his body and will be able to live a normal life, but his football career is over.

Coach Gary Kubiak spoke highly of Harry all through training camp and the preseason. He called him “the best player on special teams” and introduced the idea of keeping six receivers just to insure a roster spot for the 26-year old.

Take this time to send Harry your best wishes and kind words. We’ll be sure to get your encouraging thoughts to him.

Hey dude I was watching the game with some friends at the FOX sports grill and when I saw you fall and the medic’s came to your aid…. everyone at the sports bar were so worried about you. Everyone including me talked about how good you were, and how we hope that you will be ok. You were a great player, and you will always be. Get well soon, and keep your head up. When one door closes, another door opens. And we (your fans) are all very glad that you are doing great!

you are a gifted man-you could do things as an athletic we could only dream of. take that intensity into life and help others-you have been given another chance for a reason-there is life after football and you will find it far more rewarding than what you have experienced in sports. god bless you!

I am terribly sorry for the situation you have been put through. Maybe sympathy isn’t something you are out looking for, but the city of Houston has plenty to give. My thoughts go out to you, and your family.

Glad to see that you are up and moving around so quickly. Your play on the field, I am sure will translate into your everyday life. If you are able to play again, that is just a bonus. If you never play, thank God everyday for all that you have been blessed with, and continue to be the outstanding human being that you are.

As I saw you lying on the ground, I questioned why I, or anyone, paid to see a sport that could take so much from you so quickly. Thank God that your recovery has been much better than it could have been, and please remember that professional football is not your life. I feel certain that there are many more good things for you in the future. Appreciate your life and live it well. There is so much of it left for you to live.

God blessed you with strength, courage and talent to play football. You didn’t lose those with your injury. Take some time to heal, gather your thoughts, and you will find a new challenge. Life is full of opportunities, look forward to the next one. Best wishes and prayers to you and your family.

you are not alone. at least you made it to the pro’s. my carrer was cut short with a blown disc the first day of practice my junior year of college. a promising career shot in the butt. it hurt to be sure, but know this well, there is “LIFE” after football. God bless you always.

Harry – I’ll never be able to relate to your situation, but I related to you [through media reports] as someone that works very hard to make a living. You did what it took to be an NFL player – you made it. Not a bad place to hang your hat young man.That aside, whenever life shoves me around from time to time, I think of the 5 remembrances of the Buddha:

1] I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old.

2] I am of the nature to have ill health. There is no way to escape ill health.

3] I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death.

4] All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape being separated from them.

5] My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.

The first time I read that, I thought it was a pretty depressing way to view one’s existence. The more I thought about it though, the more it made perfect sense on the fundamental levels.Nowhere do the 5 remembrances mention material possessions. They only mention what is truly important in life; those that we love, [our family & our closest friends], the decision to live life to the fullest and in the moment, because tomorrow, everything can change, & last, our actions… being able to look in the mirror and know that you are a good person that strives to do what is right.One last thing – that same work ethic that got you a job in the NFL will translate very well in whatever profession you choose.Best wishes Mr. Williams… something tells me you’ll be just fine.

Anna-Megan, Injuries are just considered part of the business of pro sports, more so in football than any other sport with maybe the exception of matrimony & divorce. Lots of pain & suffering there. However, when a player is hurt, to whatever degree, it cannot be denied that his/her sacrifice was made for his/her team & town. No athlete wants to watch rather than compete because they are competitive by their very nature. Harry Williams made the supreme sacrifice by having his career cut short, but thank goodness, not the ultimate sacrifice of being confined to a wheelchair for the remainder of his life & he knows this. To see him return kickoffs for 99 yards would have made him a stand out player on this team, but for him to stand on his own feet is what makes him a true hero to me. Bless you Harry & my best wishes to you & yours.

I truly appreciate what you have brought to our team. Your hard work and dedication inspired all of us, andI have little doubt that you were going to make the team and contribute to our success. But despite not being there, you are still an inspiration and we all hope that you will join with us as we enjoy the success that is just around the corner.

I had a bit of a mishap labor day weekend. I dove into a pool hit my head and injured my neck. The first thing I thought of was how you must have felt. Thank God everything worked after I got out of the pool. My neck is still sore but getting better. This type of thing happens everyday to lots of people all over the world. You are not alone. Get excited about all the possabilities besides football. I know you will be successful.